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PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1705298
Logistics nodes are specific points within a logistics distribution network where products are stored, processed, or transported. They play a critical role in efficiently managing, consolidating, and distributing resources across different stages of production and consumption. These nodes also provide value-added services, enhancing the efficiency and customization of logistics operations.
The main transportation modes utilized by logistics nodes include road, rail, air, and sea. Road transportation involves the movement of goods or passengers via vehicles on roads, such as trucks, cars, buses, and motorcycles. It serves as a vital component of logistics infrastructure and everyday travel globally, catering to organizations of various sizes across industries such as automotive, retail and e-commerce, healthcare, industrial sectors, and others.
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The logistics nodes market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $26.92 billion in 2024 to $30.52 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to changes in fuel prices, rising inflation rates, consumer spending patterns, regulatory changes, and expansion or upgrades of ports, airports, railways, and highways.
The logistics nodes market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $49.79 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to sustainability initiatives, climate change adaptation, growing demand for energy efficiency, increasing focus on resilience against disruptions, protection of sensitive data, and cybersecurity measures. Major trends in the forecast period include the adoption of automated warehouses, e-commerce growth, increasing reliance on big data analytics, integration of various transportation modes, and increasing focus on efficient handling of returns and recycling processes.
The rapid expansion of the e-commerce industry is expected to drive the growth of the logistics nodes market in the coming years. The e-commerce industry involves the buying and selling of products and services online, enabling businesses and consumers to conduct transactions electronically without physical interaction, often utilizing technologies to accelerate the process. The industry's growth is fueled by factors such as convenience, mobile commerce, advancements in logistics and delivery services, and increased internet penetration. Logistics nodes play a crucial role in facilitating fast and efficient last-mile delivery, while managing growing volumes of cargo through effective sorting, processing, and redistribution. For example, in August 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. retail e-commerce sales reached $282.3 billion in the second quarter of 2024, reflecting a 5.3 percent (+-0.7) increase compared to the first quarter of 2023. Therefore, the rapid growth of e-commerce is contributing to the expansion of the logistics nodes market.
Leading companies in the logistics nodes market are focusing on advancing visual artificial intelligence technology to enhance data accuracy and expedite processes for carriers. Visual artificial intelligence utilizes video recognition to automate tasks such as capturing trailer numbers and matching appointments when trucks arrive on-site. For instance, RXO Inc., a US-based transportation solutions provider, introduced an AI-powered truck check-in system for warehouses and distribution centers in January 2024. This system employs machine learning, computer vision, and word recognition to analyze video feeds from gatehouses, swiftly extracting critical details such as trailer numbers and appointment matches. It significantly reduces carrier wait times, eliminates errors, and minimizes truck delays at entry points. RXO plans to deploy this technology at other high-volume facilities and offer it as a standalone service to enterprises operating in busy environments.
In October 2023, GXO Logistics Inc., a US-based provider of contract logistics, acquired PFSweb to expand its service offerings into rapidly growing sectors such as cosmetics and luxury goods. This strategic acquisition enhances GXO's technological capabilities and enables it to provide comprehensive fulfillment and logistics services to its clients. PFSweb Inc., a US-based provider of eCommerce fulfillment and third-party logistics (3PL) services, strengthens GXO's position in servicing diverse industries with specialized logistical needs.
Major companies operating in the logistics nodes market are CEVA Logistics, Kuehne + Nagel, DB Schenker, C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc., DSV A/S, Expeditors International, Sinotrans Logistics, GEODIS, Dachser Group SE & Co. KG, Penske Logistics, Prologis Inc., Schneider National Inc., Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, Hub Group Inc., XPO Inc., Americold Logistics Inc., Aramex, Bollore Logistics, Lineage Inc., Blue Dart Express Limited, FedEx, YUSEN LOGISTICS CO. LTD., United Parcel Service of America Inc., Toll Holdings Limited
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the logistics nodes market in 2024. The regions covered in the logistics nodes market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the logistics nodes market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The logistics nodes market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as warehousing, distribution, inventory management, and reverse logistics. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.